The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized nine outstanding members of the academic staff for achievements in leadership, public service, research, teaching and overall excellence.
“Every one of the nominations for these awards made clear that these individuals know their jobs and do them well,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank, who honored the recipients in a ceremony at the Fluno Center April 7. “But the nominations conveyed something else, too: a sense of joy and passion for the work. They used words and phrases like ‘enthusiastic,’ ‘motivated,’ ‘shows empathy and compassion,’ and ‘truly cares.’”
Ron Russell, senior lecturer in the Department of Animal Sciences
Chancellor’s Hilldale Award for Excellence in Teaching
Thomas Cook, senior scientist in the Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics (BMI)
Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research: Independent Investigator
Jun Li, senior scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) and Space Science and Engineering Center (SSEC)
Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research: Independent Investigator
Aaron Bird Bear, recruitment and retention specialist and American Indian Curriculum Services consultant in the School of Education
Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Service to the University
Doug Rose, director of the Office of Space Management in Facilities, Planning & Management
Wisconsin Alumni Association Award for Excellence in Leadership: College, School or the Larger University Community Level
Dave Black, general manager of WSUM Radio
WAA Award for Excellence in Leadership: Individual Unit Level
Karen McShane-Hellenbrand, faculty associate in the Department of Dance
Robert and Carroll Heideman Award for Excellence in Public Service and Outreach
Julie Graf, senior administrative program specialist in the School of Veterinary Medicine
Martha Casey Award for Dedication to Excellence
Steve Lund, director emeritus of the Academic Personnel Office
Ann Wallace Career Achievement Award